Admit it – you don’t stretch as much as you’re supposed to. Pre-and-post workout stretching is way too easy to skip when you’re crunched for time or the results are not as visible as the main event — e.g. weight training or running – or so you think. While it’s true that stretching your body […]
Your grandma cooked with it, her grandma cooked with it, and even her grandma’s grandma cooked with it. Since the stone age, animal broth has been a staple, maybe even the staple, in cooking throughout cultures all over the world. In Europe, broths and stocks have been the foundation of meals used in stews and sauces. In Asia, nutrient-dense broths […]
It’s no secret that marathon prep requires an immense amount of dedication and diligence in order to show up ready-to-rock come race day. When you’re consistently training for races, like Team U.S.A.’s Dot McMahan, nutrition becomes more than a temporary change of habits – it becomes a lifestyle. For those road warriors endeavoring into marathon training […]
Independence Day is a summertime favorite in San Diego, with a whole host of opportunities to see a patriotic display against the scenic water and palm tree silhouettes. Whether you’re looking for an all-day event with activities and cook-outs or a fabulous end-of-day fireworks spectacular, there are plenty of fun events to get your red, […]
Our skin has to put up with a lot in the summer months – sunscreen from beach days, make-up from nights out with friends, sweat from a long hike — your face deserves a little R&R. Here are a few of her suggestions for easy-to-DIY face masks using skin-soothing aloe vera as a base, to […]
We feel pretty lucky to call San Diego home. After all, with the nickname “America’s Finest City” there’s not too much convincing we have to do to stake our claim. So, what makes it so fine? Perhaps it’s the beautiful people, world-famous attractions, year-round idyllic climate, or that it’s home to the freshest nutrition bars […]
Break out the tempeh: It’s no longer weird to be vegan. Until recently, the term “vegan” brought with it a negative connotation of bark-eating PETA-activists throwing red paint or frail self-righteous snobs who could afford it. Research suggests that even though 6% of the US population declare themselves “vegan,” about 36% of US consumers either […]
Living in a world without honey bees is a scary thought, but a distinct possibility in the future. In parts of China, the wild honey bee is MIA, leaving humans to meticulously pollinate orchards by hand. Do you know why we need bees? The honey bee is responsible for pollinating 70 out of the top […]
January 13th, 2023 is National Gluten-Free Day, and we’re taking the time to spread awareness of Celiac disease. According to CeliacCentral.org, 1 in 133 Americans have Celiac disease, many of whom go undiagnosed. It is genetic, and it can start at any age. A recent study found that it can take 6-10 years on average […]
Recent incidents of severe heat exertion in high school athletes have shed more light on the need to be cognizant of hydration and body temperature in hot, humid weather conditions. Proper hydration often takes a back seat to nutrition when it comes to optimal athletic performance, however, staying properly hydrated before, during, and after any […]
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